Afghanistan Information Management Service,Centre President/Rector, AIMS Centre of Excellence

Closing date: 31 Mar 2016

We’re
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!

The African
Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre open

ed in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open it’s 6th
Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across
the continent by 2023.

Each AIMS centre
provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year
and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry.
The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in
a 24-hour learning environment.

Within the context
of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and science
education institution, AIMS Rwanda is slated to welcome its first roster of
students August 2016. Consider joining AIMS as the…

Centre
President/Rector, AIMS Centre of Excellence

The AIMS Centre for
excellence – an international setting that conducts teaching, research and
outreach of mathematical sciences — needs a dynamic leader to inspire,
motivate and empower staff, students and guest lecturers alike to embrace and
achieve the vision and mandate of the Next Einstein Initiative.

Jointly reporting to
the President & CEO, AIMS-NEI Secretariat, and to the Centre Board you will
ensure the overall smooth and efficient delivery of all strategic and
operational aspects of this start-up operation. As the Centre’s senior leader,
you will lend your practiced and respected expertise to oversea, direct and
manage a diverse team of academic and non-academic professionals to create and
sustain a world-class learning environment inclusive of a full functioning
academic programming, the student selection process, quality teaching,
curriculum structure, course and lecturer selection.

Your commitment to
the Centre’s research initiatives will be demonstrated as you instil and foster
an environment that is in pursuit of the highest levels of academic research
excellence, contributing to the ongoing development and growth of the
mathematical sciences community.

You are known for
your ability to establish, nurture and maintain effective relationships with
higher learning institutions in the country of station, across Africa and
internationally and you are at ease identifying, sourcing and engaging with key
funding partners/sources (governments and institutions).

You will be an
exemplary model to foster a culture that strives to achieve and set exceptional
standards among a community of students, tutors, staff and visiting lecturers,
all working towards a common goal.

This is a 2 year,
full-time contract opportunity and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda; Limbe,
Cameroon; Mbour, Senegal; Biriwa, Ghana; Cape Town, South Africa or Bagamoyo,
Tanzania.

Do you have
what we need?

· Doctorate Degree
in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; Additional Degree Achievements in
Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or
Educational Leadership, an asset

· Full or Associate
Professor, with an international research reputation and relationships

· Extensive
experience (min 10 years) managing advanced teaching programmes and research
initiatives

· A proven track
record of developing and professionalizing innovative start-up organizations

· Experience and
understanding of the requirements for using and working with international
donor funding e.g. DFID, IDRC, USAID etc.

· Experience working
in international environments, managing financial and other resources

· A consummate
diplomate with the drive to innovate and lead change with a collaborative
spirit

· Superb
relationship management skills to lead, manage and interact with a diverse team
of professionals

· An influential
communicator with strong verbal, writing and presentation skills

· Fluency in English
is essential; French is a desirable asset

· Working knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet
applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)

· Willing and able
to travel (25-30%) within and outside of Africa

How to apply:

Are you
ready to be a part of the transformation?

Submit your letter
of motivation, including salary expectations together with a detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
quoting your
preferred locale in the subject line. (i.e. quote “Centre President, Rwanda” in
the subject line). Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2016.

Should no feedback be
received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, kindly accept that
your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not
to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS-NEI is an equal
opportunity employer.

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